Annual Meeting

LPA Annual Meeting
NOVEMBER 14-16, 2027
Naples Grande
Naples, Florida

Mark your calendars for November 14-16, 202 to join industry leaders on Florida’s Gulf Coast for three days of strategic insight, meaningful networking, and forward-looking discussions. Each day is designed to help your business navigate a marketplace that keeps changing.

An Exceptional Program
The LPA Annual Meeting brings together voices from across science, business, and policy to explore what’s next for our industry. Attendees can look forward to:

Keynote speakers sharing fresh perspectives on innovation, leadership, and the road ahead
An economic outlook on the domestic and global trends shaping your business
A life sciences market update with insight into where demand is heading
Government affairs intelligence on the regulatory and legislative issues that matter most
An executive panel offering a candid look at how customers and partners are making decisions today

Program details and speakers will be announced soon.

Beyond the Educational Program
The LPA Annual Meeting is about more than the sessions. It’s also about the connections you make along the way:

Networking receptions throughout the meeting
LPA Women’s Forum sponsored events
The Annual Golf Tournament
A local foodie experience
A post-meeting excursion on the Gulf

About the Hotel
Naples Grande Beach Resort
475 Seagate Drive
Naples, FL 34103
Phone: (239)-597-3232
info@naplesgrande.com
Check in: 4:00pm
Check out: 11:00am

Sample sCHEDULE

Sunday, November 14

7:00–9:00 AM	LPA Women's Forum Sponsored Morning Meet-Up
8:00 AM–2:00 PM	Golf Tournament at Naples Grande Golf Club (optional, on-site)
11:00 AM–2:00 PM	Walking Foodie Tour in La Jolla (optional, off-site)
6:00–9:00 PM	Opening Reception & Dinner

Monday, November 15

7:30–9:00 AM	Open Networking Breakfast
9:00–4:45 AM	General Session
6:00–9:00 PM	Reception & Dinner
6:00–6:30 PM	LPA Women's Forum Trivia at the Reception

Tuesday, November 16

7:30–8:30 AM	Open Networking Breakfast
8:30–11:30 AM	General Session
11:30 AM	Meeting Adjourns
1:00–4:00 PM	Optional Event (optional, off-site)

Travel
Getting there: The closest commercial airport is Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, about 30 miles from the resort, or roughly 35–45 minutes by car. Rideshare, taxis, and rental cars are available at the airport. Private and charter flights can use Naples Municipal Airport (APF), about 7 miles away.

From emerging technologies and market trends to leadership, advocacy, and relationship-building, the LPA Annual Meeting delivers the insights and connections that keep our industry moving forward. We hope to see you there!

Not sure what to expect? Check out pictures of past LPA meetings on our Facebook Page.